Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my baby is 3 years old this year, but he is different from other children. He looks very mentally retarded now and still doesn't know anything. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was cerebral palsy. I am very worried. I don't know the reason, so I want to consult a doctor here. How is cerebral palsy treated?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy: Secondary changes such as joint contractures and spinal deformities also develop gradually. It may be associated with epilepsy, intellectual disability, sensory disorders, behavioral disorders, etc. The manifestations of cerebral palsy can be divided into several types. 1. Dyskinetic type, mainly characterized by stiffness in the limbs. 2. Spastic type, involving involuntary movements of the limbs and head, as well as involuntary movements during purposeful movements, such as the appearance of "brown eyebrows" on the face, difficulties in speaking and swallowing, and frequent drooling. 3. Ataxic type, characterized by muscle weakness in the limbs, inability to maintain body balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor skills such as finger-to-nose movements. Simple ataxia is less common. Ataxia can also be associated with movements of the hands and feet.